Open-source link shorteners
Replacing: Bitly
| Project | What it is | Stars | Last release | Replaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dub Active Mixed or custom | A link management platform: short links, click analytics and attribution. | 25.0k | n/a | Bitly |
| YOURLS Active MIT | A self-hosted URL shortener written in PHP, with click stats and a plugin system. | 12.3k | Aug 30, 2026 | Bitly |
| Shlink Active MIT | The definitive self-hosted URL shortener. | 5.4k | Oct 21, 2026 | Bitly |